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Here is the latest JCGridiron.com Dirty 30 national JUCO rankings for the week of November 16, 2009. Please distribute liberally to your local media and best of luck this coming weekend. You can also read the entire story at the folloing link. http://jcgridiron.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1016841
JCGridiron.com Dirty 30 (November 16, 2009)
1. Fort Scott (KS) 10-0
2. Mt. SAC (Calif.) 9-1
3. East Mississippi 10-1
4. Bakersfield (Calif.) 9-1
5. Blinn (TX) 9-1
6. Fullerton (Calif.) 9-1
7. Navarro (TX) 10-1
8. San Mateo (Calif.) 9-1
9. City College of San Francisco (Calif.) 9-1
10. Grand Rapids (MI) 9-0
11. Allan Hancock (Calif.) 9-1
12. Cerritos (Calif.) 9-1
13. Mississippi Gulf Coast 9-2
14. Arizona Western 9-1
15. Palomar (Calif.) 8-2
16. Butler (KS) 7-3
17. El Camino (Calif.) 8-2
18. Saddleback (Calif.) 8-2
19. Ellsworth (IA) 8-2
20. Ventura (Calif.) 7-3
21. Jones County (MS) 6-4
22. Tyler (TX) 7-3
23. Snow (UT) 9-2
24. Foothill (Calif.) 7-3
25. Grossmont (Calif.) 7-3
26. Los Angeles Harbor (Calif.) 9-1
27. Central Lakes (MN) 10-1
28. Rochester (MN) 10-1
29. Butte (Calif.) 7-3
30. Copiah-Lincoln (MS) 6-3
Others on the bubble: Eastern Arizona 7-3, Canyons (Calif.) 6-4, Coffeyville (KS) 5-4, New Mexico Military 5-3, Fresno City (Calif.) 6-4, Laney (Calif.) 8-2, Dean (MA) 5-1, Santa Rosa (Calif.) 5-5, Kilgore (TX) 4-6, Reedley (Calif.) 6-4
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JCGridiron.com Dirty 30 (November 2, 2009)
1. Navarro (TX) 9-0
2. Fort Scott (KS) 8-0
3. Mt. SAC (Calif.) 7-1
4. Mississippi Gulf Coast 9-1
5. El Camino (Calif.) 7-1
6. East Mississippi 9-1
7. Bakersfield (Calif.) 8-1
8. Blinn (TX) 7-1
9. Fullerton (Calif.) 7-1
10. Cerritos (Calif.) 8-0
11. City College of San Francisco (Calif.) 7-1
12. Grossmont (Calif.) 7-1
13. Grand Rapids (MI) 8-0
14. Allan Hancock (Calif.) 8-1
15. Butler (KS) 6-2
16. Foothill (Calif.) 7-1
17. Los Angeles Harbor (Calif.) 8-0
18. Palomar (Calif.) 7-2
19. Arizona Western 7-1
20. Rochester (MN) 10-0
21. San Mateo (Calif.) 7-1
22. Snow (UT) 9-1
23. Ventura (Calif.) 6-2
24. Ellsworth (IA) 7-2
25. Eastern Arizona 6-2
26. Tyler (TX) 7-2
27. Saddleback (Calif.) 7-2
28. Butte (Calif.) 6-2
29. Reedley (Calif.) 5-3
30. Jones County (MS) 6-4
Others on the bubble: Santa Rosa (Calif.) 5-3, Copiah-Lincoln (MS) 6-3, San Joaquin Delta (Calif.) 5-3, Canyons (Calif.) 5-3, Los Angeles Pierce (Calif.) 6-2, Coffeyville (KS) 5-3, New Mexico Military 4-3, Hutchinson (KS) 5-3, Central Lakes (MN) 9-1, Dean (MA) 4-1
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The preview and post game articles for Fergus and post game article for ridgewater:
http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=22&a=421594
http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=22&a=420475
http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=22&a=420159
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JCGridiron.com Dirty 30 (October 19, 2009)
1. El Camino (Calif.) 7-0
2. City College of San Francisco (Calif.) 6-0
3. Blinn (TX) 6-0
4. Navarro (TX) 7-0
5. Fort Scott (KS) 7-0
6. Mississippi Gulf Coast 7-1
7. Butler (KS) 5-1
8. Butte (Calif.) 5-1
9. Mt. SAC (Calif.) 5-1
10. East Mississippi 7-1
11. San Mateo (Calif.) 6-0
12. Bakersfield (Calif.) 6-1
13. Fullerton (Calif.) 5-1
14. Grossmont (Calif.) 6-1
15. Palomar (Calif.) 6-1
16. Cerritos (Calif.) 6-0
17. Grand Rapids (MI) 6-0
18. Saddleback (Calif.) 6-1
19. Los Angeles Harbor (Calif.) 6-0
20. Allan Hancock (Calif.) 6-1
21. Fresno City (Calif.) 4-2
22. Arizona Western 5-1
23. American River (Calif.) 5-1
24. Canyons (Calif.) 5-2
25. Rochester (MN) 8-0
26. Ventura (Calif.) 5-1
27. Jones County (MS) 6-2
28. Snow (UT) 7-1
29. Ellsworth (IA) 5-2
30. Dean (MA) 3-0
Others on the bubble: Eastern Arizona 4-2, Orange Coast (Calif.) 5-1, Tyler (TX) 5-2, Foothill (Calif.) 4-1, Copiah-Lincoln (MS) 5-3, Santa Rosa (Calif.) 4-2, New Mexico Military 3-2, Modesto (Calif.) 4-2, Sequoias (Calif.) 4-2, San Joaquin Delta (Calif.) 4-2
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Walk to School Event - 10-7-09
Thanks to the following RCTC Athletes who participated in the Olmsted County Walk to School event on October 7, 2009 at Ben Franklin and Bamber Valley elementary schools: Todd Turner; Matt Devereux; Alonzo Jackson; Ryan Deloach; Chioke Burnett; Fred Ominde; Mike Harley; Nikki Borkhuis; Heather Hodnett; Ashley Harles; Capreice Ogris; Jordan Vavra and Emily Dosmann. The kids were excited to have the athletes walk with them around the playground and toss footballs. Special thanks to Coach Hucke & LaPlante - what a great group of athletes!! Thanks also to Colleen Landherr-Maddox for her help organizing the event. You all do RCTC proud!
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9-28-09
RCTC’s men’s football team won their homecoming game 27-6 Saturday, Sept. 26, against the previously undefeated Central Lakes Raiders, bringing the Yellowjackets’ record to 5-0. Going into the game, RCTC was ranked 16th, while Central Lakes was ranked 20th.
The defense played with intensity, causing four turnovers and holding the Raiders to just one touchdown.
While penalties dogged the ‘Jackets throughout the game, they were able to move the ball well both on the ground and through the air. Running back Curtis Perry got things rolling for the ‘Jackets in the second quarter when he ran for a 20-yard touchdown, putting them up 7-0.
To complement the running game, quarterback Carey Poarch threw for two touchdowns, one each to wide receivers Chris Hicks and Anthony Theisen.
The season has “gone just as expected,” said offensive lineman Tyler Stehr, “Everyone expects us to win, and that’s what we need to do.”
The team’s stats, according to njcaa.org, through the first four games have been impressive, with the defense being the strongpoint for the Yellowjackets this year. Run defense has been pivotal, holding opponents to an average of 56 yards per game, and a scant 1.4 yards per carry.
“The defensive line has been solid. It’s done a great job not letting people run the ball; it’s been making teams one dimensional,” said Head Coach Brad Laplante.
The team has also played solidly against the pass, giving up only 154 yards per game. Through the first five games, the ‘Jackets have intercepted seven passes, with defensive back Bruce Kelley’s two picks leading the team.
On the other side of the ball, the Yellowjackets are playing consistently. The team has averaged 159 rushing yards per game and 171 yards through the air.
Quarterback Carey Poarch has completed 64 percent of his passes and thrown for 640 yards, with nine touchdowns and only one interception.
Poarch’s favorite target, wide receiver Chris Hicks, is also having an impressive year. He leads the team with 15 receptions, 398 receiving yards and seven touchdowns. “Carey and I have a good connection,” said Hicks, who has close to a 100 yards per game receiving average. Hicks’ longest play this season was a 96-yard touchdown against the Fond Du Lac Thunder.
RCTC boasts five different running backs with at least 20 carries, while Jerry Brewer, Jr. leads the team in yards per carry with 6.0. Robert Ricks, meanwhile, leads the team in total rushing yards with 152 racked up so far.
“The offense is a cohesive unit; not turning the ball over much puts less pressure on our defense,” said Laplante. “If we are going to improve, we just have to be more consistent and have less three-and-outs.”
Playing as a team has been a crucial element to the team’s success this year. “This season is going very well, best team chemistry I have ever been a part of,” said defensive back Joe Ellis, “We all hang out and love being around each other.”
Looking ahead to the rest of the year, RCTC plays two more games at home and two on the road. “We need to play with confidence, know that every opponent is out to get you; consistency is key,” said Laplante. “We need to play Yellowjacket football and never give up,” said Stehr. “Need to come out and play smash mouth football.”
RCTC’s next game will be on the road against Mesabi Range Norsemen (4-1) Saturday at 2 p.m.
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Here is the latest JCGridiron.com Dirty 30 rankings through last weekend. The full story can be read at JCGridiron.com. http://jcgridiron.rivals.com/
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Post Bulletin FB articles:
http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=22&a=419421
http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=22&a=419029
http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=22&a=416735
http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=22&a=416069
http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=22&a=419030
http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=22&a=418215
http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=22&a=417918
http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=22&a=417162
http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=22&a=417054
http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=22&a=419421
http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=22&a=416069
http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=22&a=415651
http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=22&a=415021
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Here is the latest JCGridiron.com Dirty 30 rankings through last weekend. The full story can be read at JCGridiron.com. http://jcgridiron.rivals.com/
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Just a quick note, The BUZZ of the Yellowjackets has hit our home town, there was a great Article in the local paper this morning, on Carey and the yellowjackets.
See:
http://www.hcnonline.com/articles/2009/09/23/conroe_courier/sports/poarch_924.txt
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By Guy N. Limbeck
glimbeck@postbulletin.com
Carey Poarch and Chris Hicks are developing a nice case of chemistry on the football field.
The quarterback and wide receiver for Rochester Community and Technical College have been virtually unstoppable the past two games.
The pair was clicking in fine form on Saturday at RCTC used a lighting-quick start to bolt past Fond du Lac 31-9 on at Rochester Regional Sports Stadium.
Poarch, who sat out the second half with back spasms, did nearly all of his damage in the first quarter when he was 7-for-8 for 251 yards and all three TDs. Two of those scoring passes went to Hicks and both were spectacular plays.
On RCTC’s second drive, Poarch lofted a pass to Hicks and the 6-foot-2 receiver snared the ball with one hand and stepped into the end zone to complete a 29-yard score.
“Chris is an athlete, I have a lot of confidence in him,” Poarch said. “If I’m in trouble, Chris can bail me out. I know I can throw it up to him.”
On the Yellowjackets’ next offensive play, Hicks and Poarch went into the RCTC record book. The Yellowjackets, leading 10-0, were backed up at their own 4. But Poarch launched a perfect deep pass to Hicks, who was double-teamed. The pass hit Hicks in stride and the big receiver shook off a pair of tackles and raced the rest of the way to complete a 96-yard TD, tying the longest pass play in RCTC history.
“I didn’t think I was going to get it (a touchdown) at first,” Hicks said. “I got to the sidelines and pushed (a would-be tackler) off.”
A week ago Poarch and Hicks hooked up six times for 134 yards. Against Fond du Lac the pair teamed up three times for 138 yards.
“Me and Carey, we kind of have a little connection,” Hicks said. “We work hard in practice and he can read me and I can read him.”
Only Poarch’s injury — which isn’t serious — kept the pair from having a bigger day against the Thunder (1-3).
“We’re really clicking together,” Hicks said.
Poarch also hit Adan Hassan with a deep 69-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter. The big start — RCTC lead 31-0 early in the second quarter — stunned the Thunder, who entered the game with the top-ranked defense and offense in the Northern Division of the MCAC.
“We knew we had to pass to win and we did,” RCTC coach Brad LaPlante said.
Poarch finished 9-for-11 for 254 yards. Fond du Lac did a decent job holding the RCTC ground game in check as the Yellowjackets had 119 yards on 36 attempts.
While the RCTC offense was hitting big plays in the first half, the Yellowjackets defense was shutting down Fond du Lac.
The Thunder managed just 44 yards on 24 plays in the first half. James Howe, Josh Fenderson and Eric Fudge all had sacks for RCTC in the contest and Derek Skovbroten recovered a fumble. Fudge and Fenderson are both freshmen from Henry Ford High School in Detroit.
The Yellowjackets used a lot of reserves on defense in the second half. Fond du Lac moved the ball, collecting 250 yards, but managed just one TD and never were a threat to get back in the game.
“We want to play a lot of people when we get a lead and we were able to do that,” LaPlante said.
Backup quarterback Mike Walker will miss several more weeks with a leg injury and freshman Kramer Berg would like to redshirt.
So when Poarch left, freshman Bryan Neis of Chatfield was pressed into duty. Neis did guide the Yellowjackets on their final scoring drive, in the second quarter. He had a 29-yard punt return to set up the drive and added an 18-yard run on the first play, which Jerry Brewer Jr. later capped with a 2-yard TD run.
“I thought Bryan did a great job working with our first offense,” LaPlante said.
“It was frustrating,” Poarch said of RCTC going scoreless in the second half. “But at the same time they (the Thunder) held on and did what they had to do.”
RCTC was never threatened with the big league and the nation’s 15th-ranked team improved to 4-0 with the victory.
“Our kids played hard and got win No. 4, that’s what we wanted to do,” LaPlante said.
RCTC will host Central Lakes this Saturday at 6 p.m. in the team’s homecoming game.
rctc 31, fond du lac 9
Scoring SUMMARY
Fond du Lac 0 0 7 2 — 9
RCTC 24 7 0 0 — 31
FIRST Quarter
RCTC — Michael Kusnierz 38 FG, 11:26.
Drive: 7 plays, 43 yards. Key play: Kyle Anderson 22 pass from Carey Poarch.
RCTC — Chris Hicks 29 pass from Carey Poarch (Kusnierz kick), 4:27.
Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards. Key play: Poarch 10 run on third-and-8.
RCTC — Hicks 96 pass from Poarch (Kusnierz kick), 2:26.
Drive: 1 plays, 96 yards. Key play: Hicks shook off a pair of tacklers near midfield after taking a perfectly thrown deep pass from Poarch.
RCTC — Adan Hassan 69 pass from Poarch (Kusnierz kick), 0:26.
Drive: 4 plays, 54 yards. Key play: Gregory Lacclair recovered an on-side kick for RCTC on the kickoff at the previous TD.
SECOND Quarter
RCTC — Jerry Brewer Jr. 2 run (Kusnierz kick), 11:51.
Drive: 4 plays, 45 yards. Key plays: Bryan Neis 29 punt return and 18 run; Brewer Jr. 21 run.
THIRD Quarter
FDL — Branden Peterson 42 pass from Dennis Martin (Derek Benson kick), 0:53.
Drive: 4 play, 62 yards. Key play: Jonah Parrot 12 pass from Martin.
FOURTH quarter
FDL — Safety, Sam Sanders tackled in end zone after recovering a teammate’s fumble, 2:03.
Key play: Fond du Lac sacked Neis for an 11-yard loss back to the RCTC 1 the play before the safety.
TEAM statistics
FDL RCTC
First downs 16 13
Total Net Yards 294 387
Rushes-yards 34-68 36-119
Passing yards 226 268
Comp-Att-Int 17-38-0 10-16-0
Punts-Ave. 6-30.7 6-31.0
Fumbles-Lost 3-1 1-0
Penalties-Yards 3-20 12-95
individual statistics
Rushing
Fond du Lac — Anthony McLean 7-38, Jordan Berglund 8-22, Robert Drayton-Wiley 6-18, Dennis Martin 5-14, Rumeal Carlton 7-(minus 12), Branden Peterson 1-(minus 12). RCTC — Will Christopherson 11-37, Jerry Brewer Jr. 4-34, Curtis Perry 8-27, Sam Sanders 6-18, Carey Poarch 2-2, Bryan Neis 5-2, Tony Allbrook 1-(minus 1).
Passing
Fond du Lac — Rumeal Carlton 5 completions, 13 attempts, 0 ints, 50 yards; Dennis Martin 12-25-0, 176 yards. RCTC — Carey Poarch 9-11-0, 254 yards, Bryan Neis 1-5-0, 14 yards.
Receiving
Fond du Lac — Branden Peterson 6-103, John Qualls 3-20, Jonah Parrot 2-43, Robert Drayton-Wiley 2-35, Douglas Woolfolk 2-7, Josh Fleming 1-11, Tyler Conito 1-7. RCTC — Chris Hick 3-138, Adan Hassan 2-86, Kevin Marclein 2-16, Kyle Anderson 1-22, Anthony Theisen 1-14, Alonzo Jackson 1-(minus 6).
Missed field goals: RCTC, Kusnierz 47 SH.
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JCGridiron.com Dirty 30 (September 14, 2009)
1. Blinn (TX) 2-0
2. El Camino (Calif.) 2-0
3. Palomar (Calif.) 2-0
4. City College of San Francisco (Calif.) 2-0
5. Navarro (TX) 2-0
6. Mt. SAC (Calif.) 2-0
7. Fullerton (Calif.) 2-0
8. Pearl River (MS) 3-0
9. Butte (Calif.) 2-0
10. Butler (KS) 2-1
11. Saddleback (Calif.) 2-0
12. East Mississippi 3-0
13. Sierra (Calif.) 2-0
14. Fort Scott (KS) 2-0
15. Trinity Valley (TX) 2-0
16. Santa Rosa (Calif.) 2-0
17. Grossmont (Calif.) 2-0
18. Arizona Western 2-0
19. Northwest Mississippi 2-1
20. Mississippi Gulf Coast 2-1
21. Hutchinson (KS) 2-0
22. Foothill (Calif.) 2-0
23. Tyler (TX) 2-0
24. Bakersfield (Calif.) 2-0
25. Pasadena City (Calif.) 1-1
26. Ellsworth (IA) 1-1
27. San Mateo (Calif.) 2-0
28. Grand Rapids (MI) 2-0
29. Cerritos (Calif.) 2-0
30. Snow (UT) 2-1
Others on the bubble: Santa Ana (Calif.) 2-0, Joliet (IL) 3-0, Allan Hancock (Calif.) 2-0, Orange Coast (Calif.) 2-0, Rochester (MN) 3-0, Iowa Central 1-1, Phoenix (AZ) 1-1, Santa Barbara (Calif.) 1-1, Canyons (Calif.) 1-1, Coahoma (MS) 3-0
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September 2009
RCTC Hosts a Rochester
Youth Football Association Team for a recent practice
9-1-09
After a recent RCTC Football practice players and coaches spent time talking
to players about how special it is to be a student-athlete and the responsibilities
that come with it. Players also had the chance to work with youth players on
drills, position work, small group instruction and giving the youth players feedback
about their skills.
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Northersun:
http://www.northernsun.org/sports/football/releases/09_09_08_NSIC_FB_ReleaseNo3.pdf
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August 2009:
RCTC Ranked in the “Dirty 30” Junior College Rankings
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August 2009:
When describing this year’s football team, youth is the word that comes to mind. Of the 101 incoming players, 76 are freshmen; but the team feels good heading into the 2009 season.
“The team has shown some very good leadership,” said Head Coach Brad LaPlante, despite having only 25 returning sophomores this year.
The Yellowjackets were the Southern Division Tri-Champions last year after an 8-2 regular season. The team also earned a spot in the North Star Bowl, which was held at RCTC. They defeated Lackawanna Community College 19-13 in the bowl game.
This year, NJCAA.org ranked RCTC 16th in the nation despite their youth. “I think we have a national championship contending team with lots of athletes,” said Defensive Back Fred Ominde, one of the Yellowjackets few veterans this season. “It feels like a championship caliber team,” added Linebacker Joseph Pitts.
LaPlante feels confident that the defense and special teams will be RCTC’s strong points through the season. “I feel going into every game we are up 10-0,” said LaPlante.
The defensive secondary, with returning sophomores Joe Ellis, Jesse Okoi and Fred Ominde, will look to bolster the team’s defense. “The defense looks good, looks really fast,” said Ominde.
Special teams will be led by 1st Team All-American kicker Michael Kunsierz.
On the offensive side of the ball the Yellowjackets see veteran quarterback Carey Poarch, wide receiver Ryan Deloach and offensive lineman Tyler Stehr returning for their sophomore years. The freshmen class will be a big factor in how well the team plays offensively.
The team’s offensive philosophy is to minimize mistakes, move the ball, try to keep the defense off the field and not be pressured to score, said LaPlante.
The biggest challenge facing the Yellowjackets beside their inexperience will be getting all the players to buy into the system. “The system works, but you have to get them to buy into it,” said LaPlante.
The Yellowjackets 2009 season gets underway Friday, Aug. 28 against Northland. The team’s first home game will be Saturday, Sept. 5 against Vermillion.
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The 2009 NJCAA Football Media Guide is now available in PDF.
http://www.njcaa.org/newsArticle.cfm?articleId=8906
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RCTC Football is #16 in NJCAA Pre-Season Poll!
http://www.njcaa.org/newsArticle.cfm?articleId=8898
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Kicker Mike Kusnierz is a 1st Team Pre-Season All-American!
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Congratulations to Yellowjacket Football Players for earning honors on the 2009 Spring Dean’s List:
- Alex Benson
- Joe Callahan
- David Farrey
- Mike Kusnierz
- Cole Scholze
- Tyler Stehr
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2009 Football Signees:
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RCTC Players Sign National Letters of Intent:
Saturday February 8th brought some hype and excitement to the recruiting class of 2009 for the RCTC Yellowjackets. 10 Players came to campus to sign National Letters of Intent to play for RCTC. To date, RCTC has 35 commitments to play for a Nationally Recognized Program. Since 1968 the program has had only 1 losing year, the facilities keep getting better each year (new stadium on campus last year) and the program gets great coverage with the media. Local News Stations KTTC and KAAL were there to get interviews with RCTC Signees and RCTC Coaches about the signing. With the quality of this excellent recruiting class, the excitement builds for next year when the Jackets look to get back to the North Star Bowl where they won the Inaugural game 19-13 over Lackawanna College.
Rochester Community and Technical College